User:Tanasekharan Autherapady

I was born in Kuala Kurau Perak and received my primary school education in Wellesley Primary School Penang later i continued my secondary education in Penang Free School.Upon completing my secondary education i continued studying for Law in an External Programme with University of London and completed my Law Degree in 1982.Later sat for the CLP examination in 1984 and was called to Malaysia Bar in July 1985.

Started my career with M/S V.P Nathan and Partners Penang and later in February 1987 i started my own practice and have been practising ever since.Born in a family of three with 2 sisters in a very regular family i became interested to join politics due to unfair government policies such as educational restricts,of not being able to open up private institutions,erosion on the rights of The Non Malays,prompted me to join a Political Party to fight for the rights of an equal Malaysia for all Malaysians.

I chose DAP because it is a multi racial party,from the beginning itself i do not subscribe to racial politics.DAP's slogan of a Malaysian Malaysia inspired me .The speeches made by YB Lim Kit Siang at the time further contributed to my decision of choosing DAP over other political parties because the Country was in need of Leaders like him to bring the people closer.

I have contested in three elections so far but i have lost the first two attempts that was in 1986 and in 2004.How ever i won in the 2008 General Elections.I have always received support from my family members especially from my wife Vimali Murugiah who was ever understanding of my work and my commitment towards the society.Our marriage has been blessed with two children,which both of them are boys.